CTCLUSI RFP Carbon Markets 6.30.2026.docx

The Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians 1245 Fulton Avenue ~ Coos Bay, Oregon 97420 Telephone 541-888-9577 ~ Fax 541-888-2853 Request for Proposals Date: June 30, 2026 Action:

You are invited to review and respond to this Request for Proposals (RFP).

Project Title: CTCLUSI Forest Carbon Credit Project Phase II

Contact: Ana Abarca Forestry Program Coordinator 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, Oregon 97420 541-888-7508 aabarca@ctclusi.org

1. Project Overview The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians (CTCLUSI) is seeking proposals from qualified firms to evaluate, design, and initiate development of an Improved Forest Management (IFM) forest carbon project on Tribal forestlands. The selected consultant will provide the technical analyses, project design, and implementation support necessary for the Tribe to evaluate project feasibility and prepare for potential enrollment under the Washington Department of Ecology IFM Program or American Carbon Registry (ACR) IFM Methodology v2.1.

1.1 Definition of Parties

The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians will hereinafter be referred to as the "CTCLUSI." Respondents to the Request for Proposals or “RFP” shall be referred to as "PROPOSER". The PROPOSER to whom the contract is awarded shall be referred to as the "CONTRACTOR."

1.2 Project Name - CTCLUSI Forest Carbon Credit Project Phase II

1.3 Project Location

CTCLUSI Forestry manages seven parcels totaling approximately 14,742 acres across a five-county service area that includes Lincoln, Lane, Douglas, Coos, and Curry Counties in southwestern Oregon. Knowledge and analysis related to potential carbon market revenue opportunities across the full-service area shall be shared through in-person presentations conducted in Coos Bay and/or Florence, Oregon.

1.4 Project Limitations

1.1.1.1 The purpose of this project is to prepare CTCLUSI for potential carbon market transactions. Access to CTCLUSI property information will be limited to location and number of acres as listed in the FMP. Specific stand inventory data will NOT be provided.

1.1.1.2 CTCLUSI will not provide specific details around historical or future planned Timber Sale Operations, i.e. annual harvested volume.

1.5 RFP Timeframe

· RFP open: June 30, 2026

· Question Request Deadline: 2:00 p.m.PST, July 15, 2026

· Proposals Due: 2:00 p.m. PST, July 22, 2026

· Notice of Intent to Award: on or before July 24, 2026

· Anticipated Project Start Date: August 1, 2026

1.6 Purpose & Strategic Objective

The objectives of this project include:

· Evaluate Tribal forest lands for carbon project eligibility.

· Maximize long-term economic opportunities through carbon credit generation.

· Ensure compliance with all Washington Cap-and-Invest Program requirements.

· Protect Tribal sovereignty, cultural resources, and long-term forest management goals.

· Develop a carbon project that aligns with Tribal natural resource management objectives.

· Position the Tribe for successful project registration and ongoing participation in carbon markets.

2. Scope of Work Task 1 – Carbon Feasibility Assessment Conduct a technical and financial feasibility assessment of an IFM carbon project.

Services include:

· Review forest inventory, GIS, ownership, management, and harvest data.

· Evaluate project eligibility under applicable carbon standards.

· Define a proposed project area with Tribal staff.

· Estimate carbon stocks, credit yields, and sequestration potential.

· Prepare analyses of projected project costs, revenues, and economic viability.

· Present findings and recommendations.

Deliverables

· Feasibility assessment

· Carbon credit estimates

· Financial analysis

· Summary presentation

Task 2 – Project & Inventory Design Develop a carbon project and forest inventory framework that meets registry requirements and CTCLUSI objectives.

Services include:

· Prepare project design and boundary mapping.

· Design a statistically valid forest carbon inventory.

· Evaluate harvest projections and project compliance.

· Incorporate Tribal management priorities into project design.

· Assist with procurement of inventory services.

Deliverables

· Draft and final project design

· Forest inventory design

· Harvest plan recommendations

· Project maps

Task 3 – Initial Project Development Support implementation of the initial project development phase.

Services include:

· Oversee forest inventory collection and quality assurance.

· Complete carbon quantification and growth modeling.

· Perform remote sensing and spatial analyses.

· Coordinate required third-party technical studies and market analyses.

· Update carbon credit estimates and financial projections.

Deliverables

· Inventory QA/QC documentation

· Carbon quantification report

· Updated carbon credit estimates

· Updated financial projections

3. Project Schedule Complete Tasks 1–3 within approximately six months of project initiation, subject to field conditions, data availability, and coordination with Tribal staff.

4. Exclusions This scope does not include full project development, registry listing, validation, verification, or carbon credit issuance. These services may be procured under a future agreement.

· Successful experience assisting one or more federally recognized Tribes or Tribal entities with the development, registration, or listing of carbon offset projects under the Washington Cap-and-Invest Program.

· Knowledge of Tribal governance structures, Tribal sovereignty, and the unique requirements applicable to Tribal participation in carbon markets.

· Experience coordinating with Tribal leadership, natural resources departments, and other Tribal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

· Familiarity with the regulatory, technical, and reporting requirements specific to Tribal carbon projects within the Washington Cap-and-Invest Program.

· References for comparable Tribal projects completed within the past five (5) years.

5.1 Minimum Qualification

To be considered responsive, proposers must meet the following minimum qualifications:

The proposer shall have successfully completed at least one (1) project involving a federally recognized Tribe or Tribal entity related to registration, listing, or implementation of a forest carbon project within the Washington Cap-and-Invest Program or a substantially similar Tribal carbon market program. Failure to demonstrate this minimum qualification may result in the proposal being determined non-responsive and removed from further evaluation.

5.2 Purpose of this Requirement:

This minimum qualification is necessary to ensure the selected consultant possesses the specialized expertise required to navigate the distinct legal, regulatory, governance, and operational considerations associated with CTCLUSI participation in the Washington Cap-and-Invest Program. Experience limited to private, corporate, or other non-Tribal landowners alone does not satisfy this requirement.

6. Preferred Experience

· Previous work with Federally Recognized Tribes

· Knowledge of Forest Management Plans specific to Federally Recognized Tribes

· Knowledge of the Indian Trust Asset Reform Act (ITARA) and Indian Trust Asset Management Plans

· Demonstrated success at issuing improved forest management credits under the Washington Climate and Commitment Act (CCA) offset program

By submitting a proposal, the PROPOSER agrees and assures that the specifications are adequate, and the PROPOSER accepts the terms and conditions herein. Any exceptions should be noted in your response. It is the responsibility of the PROPOSER to inquire about any requirement of this RFP that are not understood. Responses to inquiries, if they change or clarify the RFP in a substantial manner, will be forwarded as addenda to this RFP to all parties that have received a copy of the RFP. CTCLUSI will not be bound by oral responses to inquiries or written responses other than addenda to this RFP.

8. GRATUITIES AND KICKBACKS.

It shall be a breach of ethical standards for any person, business or Organization to offer, give or agree to give any current or former officer, agent, or employee, or for any current or former officer, agent, or employee to solicit, demand, accept, or agree to accept from another person, a gratuity or an offer of employment in connection with any decision, approval, disapproval, recommendation, preparation of any part of a program requirement or a purchase request, influencing the content of any specification or procurement standard, rendering of advice, investigation, auditing or in any other advisory capacity in any proceeding or application, or any other particular matter, pertaining to any program requirement, contract, subcontract, or to any solicitation or proposal for a contract or subcontract.

It shall be a breach of ethical standards for any payment, gratuity or offer of employment (kickback) to be made by or on behalf of a vendor, contractor or subcontractor to a higher level of contractor as an inducement for the award of a subcontract or order for procurement.

9. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK.

A criminal background check will not be required of the CONTRACTOR for services performed under this contract. If required, the CONTRACTOR shall comply with all background screening requirements when notified, in writing by CTCLUSI. Failure to successfully complete any required background screening may result in suspension of work, modification of scope, or termination of this contract.

10. Proposal Validity

Unless specified otherwise, all proposals shall be valid for ninety (60) days from the due date of the proposal.

10.1 Costs of Preparation

All costs of preparing responses to this RFP shall be borne by the PROPOSER and shall not be reimbursed by CTCLUSI.

10.2 Proposal Format and Content

Your proposal must address each of the elements contained in this RFP, including proof of Qualifications and any preferred experience. Proposal shall have a single Cost (not to exceed price). Attachment A, Certification Statement of Qualifications, must be filled out and included with the Proposal.

10.3 Designated Contact

Questions must be made by July 15, 2026 at 2 PM PST electronically to:

Ana Abarca, Forestry Project Coordinator Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541.888.9577 ext. 7194 aabarca@ctclusi.org and procurement@ctclusi.org

11. Confidentiality The information contained in proposals submitted to CTCLUSI for consideration will be held in confidence until all evaluations are concluded and an award has been made. Pricing and other information that is an integral part of the offer cannot be considered confidential after an award has been made. CTCLUSI will honor reasonable requests for confidentiality for information of a proprietary nature. PROPOSER must clearly mark any information considered confidential. There will be no public viewing of the proposal opening.

12. Award CTCLUSI may select the PROPOSER which, in its opinion, has made the proposal that is the most responsive and most responsible, and may award the contract to that PROPOSER. CTCLUSI reserve the right to waive minor irregularities. CTCLUSI may cancel this RFP or reject any or all proposals at any time prior to an award. CTCLUSI reserves the right to reject all proposals in its sole discretion. Should CTCLUSI determine in its sole discretion that only one PROPOSER is fully qualified, or that one PROPOSER is clearly more qualified than any other under consideration, a contract may be awarded to that PROPOSER without further action. PROPOSERS have no appeal, protest, or grievance rights related to the CTCLUSI evaluation of any proposal.

13. Proposal Submission The proposal must be received via EMAIL:

Ana Arbarca Forestry Project Coordinator Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians, aabarca@ctclusi.org Additional email copy to: procurement@ctclusi.org July 22, 2026 by 2 pm PST.

Proposals received after the due date will not be considered.

14. Selection Process CTCLUSI reserves the right to reject all proposals in its sole discretion.

Proposals from responding PROPOSERs will be scored 0 – 100 points on the following basis:

Final Score (maximum 100 points)

15.2 In Section 3 of the Indian Financing Act of 1974 (25 U.S.C. 1452), “economic enterprise” is defined as any Indian owned commercial, industrial, or business activity established or organized for the purpose of profit, except Indian ownership must constitute not less than fifty-one percent (51%) of the enterprise. The Indian Financing Act defines “Indian organization” to mean the governing body of any Federally recognized Indian tribe or entity established or recognized by such governing body.

15.3 Proof of Indian ownership will be required prior to contract signing

16. DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION

16.1 By signing this CONTRACT, CONTRACTOR certifies that, to the best of its knowledge and belief, it and its principles:

16.1.1 Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any federal department or agency;

16.1.2 Have not, within a three-year period preceding this CONTRACT, been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for the commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (federal, state, or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of federal or state antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property;

16.1.3 Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (federal, state, or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph 1.2 of this certification; and

16.1.4 Have not, within a three-year period preceding this CONTRACT, had one or more public transactions (federal, state, or local) terminated for cause or default.

16.1.5 The contractor agrees to provide immediate written notice to CTCLUSI if, at any time, it learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.

16.1.6 The contractor further agrees that it will include this clause titled "Debarment and Suspension Certification" without modification in all lower tier covered transactions (subcontracts, sub-awards, and other contractual instruments).

16.1.7 In the event of a breach of this certification, CTCLUSI may pursue any available remedies, including suspension, termination, and debarment.

Attachment A Certification Statement of Qualifications The undersigned is fully authorized to execute this certification on behalf of the CONTRACTOR and certifies on the CONTRACTORs behalf that, to the best of its knowledge, the information presented in this Statement of Qualifications is a statement of facts and that the CONTRACTOR has the financial capability to perform the work which is the subject of this solicitation. The CONTRACTOR further certifies that it knows of no person and/or organizational conflicts of interest prohibited under federal, state and local law.

The CONTRACTOR certifies their Proposal is submitted in accordance with this solicitation and all issued addenda, and that the CONTRACTOR agrees to be bound by the same.

CONTRACTOR

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